ZIP Code 12550
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Newburgh · Orange County · New York
- Population
- 54,447
- Median income
- $85,697
- Median home value
- $340,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.0%
- Land area
- 89.9 sq mi
605/sq mi
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.3
New York
ZIP code 12550 in Newburgh, New York has a population of 54,447. The median household income is $85,697, which is 12% above the national average. Median home value is $340,900, 23% above the US average. 27.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 12550 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 89.9 square miles in Newburgh, Orange County, New York. The area is home to 54,447 residents, producing a population density of 605 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 12550 against New York and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 12550 sits at $85,697 (7% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $39,933. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $340,900 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $1,572 per month, and 55.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 12550 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 12550 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 12550
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12550.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
247 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
204 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
188 establishments
- Construction
Construction
182 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
161 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12550, Newburgh, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
54,447
Population
89.9
Area (sq mi)
605
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 12550?
39.3
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
19.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$85,697
Median Household Income
-7% vs state
$39,933
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
31.2 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
22,360
Total Housing Units
20,401
Occupied Units
1,959
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$340,900
Median Home Value
-10% vs state
$1,572
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.9%
YoY Change (2024)
278
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+178%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 12550 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.3% | 175 |
| 2021 | +16.6% | 205 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 234 |
| 2023 | +10.9% | 260 |
| 2024 | +6.9% | 278 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,595 business establishments in ZIP 12550, employing approximately 22,367 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,059,052,000.
1,595
Businesses
22,367
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 247 | 15.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 204 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 188 | 11.8% |
| Construction | 182 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 161 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 148 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 94 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 63 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 63 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 62 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 60 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 49 | 3.1% |
| Information | 26 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 19 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 15 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.4% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 12550 vs 12512 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12512 | Chelsea, NY | 127 | 4.6 mi |
| 12553 | New Windsor, NY | 24,438 | 5.7 mi |
| 12542 | Marlboro, NY | 5,913 | 5.6 mi |
| 12518 | Cornwall, NY | 5,870 | 8.4 mi |
| 12527 | Glenham, NY | 147 | 6.2 mi |
| 12508 | Beacon, NY | 19,880 | 5.8 mi |
| 12586 | Walden, NY | 12,540 | 6.5 mi |
| 12520 | Cornwall On Hudson, NY | 3,109 | 7.6 mi |
| 12515 | Clintondale, NY | 1,549 | 10.1 mi |
| 10953 | Mountainville, NY | 252 | 9.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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